I don't know why I never bothered moving up from WS-FTP 7, but I finally did few weeks ago and am now using WS-FTP Pro 2006.
I LOVE the new interface. I love that I can have multiple connections to different sites at once in the panels. I love that it will autoconnect for me. So much of the functionality is smoother and easier.
I have been using WS-FTP for years and years and this version I am now on has completely changed the experience of using it.
I have had this thought every time I use it and realized I oughtta write it down!